How to vote

* Residency: Residents who have obtained a driver's license, car tag, electricity bill or other proof of residence may register to vote after living in Hmilton County for 20 days.

* Deadlines: Voters must register 30 days before election day to be able to vote.

* Where to register: Residents may acquire voter registration applications online at elect.hamiltontn.gov or at the Election Commission office off Amnicola Highway.

Applications also are available at U.S. post office branches, any city hall, public libraries, the Department of Safety, the Department of Human Services, military recruiting offices, the Chattanooga-Hamilton County Health Department and the Hamilton County Clerk's office.

Forms can be mailed or returned in person to the Hamilton County Election Commission at 700 River Terminal Road.

* More online: For voting sites and information on candidates, visit http://elect.hamiltontn.gov.

Public Wi-Fi

Airnet Group, the parent company of SMARTech, Stream to You, and Wireless in the Parks in Chattanooga, offers free Wi-Fi connections in public places:

* The Downtown Waterfront and Riverpark, including expanded service in June during the Riverbend Festival.